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2011-10-17

Praxis der Sportpsychologie

Mentales Training im Wettkampf- und Leistungssport

The second edition of "Praxis der Sportpsychologie – Mentales Training im Wettkampf- und Leistungssport” (Sport Psychology in Practice – Mental training in Competitive and Elite Sports) published by Spitta is now available.

How do you promote positive thinking in training and competition? Which relaxation techniques are most effective? The book answers these and many other questions.

The book provides a systematic overview of sport psychology in practice and a framework for the training of sport psychological strategies. The findings are based on newest psychological research. The "mental toolbox" which provides an overview for analyzing problems and their causes and lists appropriate solution strategies is especially useful for practitioners.

This completely revised second edition includes new insights from neuroscience and a section on depression.

The book is suitable for sport psychologists, coaches, students as well as for the athletes themselves. 

Read more about Praxis der Sportpsychologie (German)

Contact

Anne-Marie Elbe, amelbe@ifi.ku.dk